Tonight’s Music

[jgarr4714]

While perusing my stacks for something to listen to tonight I found an album I hadn’t listened to in a while. The Pizza Tapes. David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice. A fusion of bluegrass, jazz, folk, and gospel. Great album, with a lot of history, won’t go into that you can research it on the internet.. It’s an extemporaneous jam session. Lots of enjoyable music here. Grisman has been a favorite of mine for years, In the late 70’s early 80’s I frequently went into Portland to visit music and record stores. On one occasion I was at the old Tower Records store on 82nd Ave when the David Grisman Quintet came to the lobby, set up and performed a set. Wish those stores still existed. Of course I bought one of all his albums at the time and have continued to buy anyone I didn’t have. Good music, Tony Rice is also a great guitarist and Jerry Garcia a legend. These 3 artists are worth listening to if you like this genre.

 

[bucketofguts]

I heard that on 88.7 Spindale N.C. WNCW years ago and listen to it a couple times a year. It is a treasure.

 

[2wo]

If you don’t already have it, “Been all around this world”, is worth checking out.

 

[jgarr4714]

Melody, harmony, simplicity, that’s what floats my boat. I listened to 2 vastly different albums tonight but each had so much in common. David Grisman and Tony Rice Tone Poems and Vivaldi For Diverse Instruments. I’ve been a fan of Grisman and Rice for years. Tone Poems encompasses Grisman’s Dawg music, jazz, bluegrass, swing, and classical with just 2 instruments. Rice is phenomenal in his ability to shift between genres, so sad he’s no longer with us. I particularly enjoyed the tracks Grandfather’s Clock and O Sole Mio. And Grisman is a technical wizard. On the Vivaldi album, produced by Reference Recordings, the same simplicity is prevalent throughout with the baroque orchestral instrumentation. If nothing else, Vivaldi is a master at melody and simplicity of harmony. I’ve been lucky to have have attended both symphonic and baroque orchestral concerts and my preference is the baroque. Simplicity, that’s what it’s all about.